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Massive Honeybee Swarm Moves into Backyard Swarm Trap: Full Process Captured!
Welcome to my backyard beekeeping adventure! In this video, I capture an incredible natural phenomenon: a massive honeybee swarm moving into a swarm trap I set up in my yard. Witness the entire process from start to finish.
Watch as thousands of bees work together in perfect harmony to find and secure a new hive. This mesmerizing event showcases the amazing coordination and instinctual behavior of honeybees. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just fascinated by nature, this video offers a unique and up-close look at one of nature's most impressive displays.
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Colony Update - False Spring - April 14 2024
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We had a false spring this year in late March, which put our colonies behind. They are healthy and growing though, we just don't have much extra to work with. Average of maybe 3.5-4 frames of worker brood per colony. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Inspection - Managing Overwintered Nucs (4/11)
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Part 4 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we inspect the colonies for issues. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Early June Inspection - Managing Overwintered Nucs (8/11)
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Part 8 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we do another round of inspections. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Transfer into Deep - Managing Overwintered Nucs (1/11)
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Part 1 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we transfer the nuc into a deep. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Checkerboarding Supers - Managing Overwintered Nucs (6/11)
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Part 6 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we checkerboard the supers to encourage comb building. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Final Check Before Winter - Managing Overwintered Nucs (11/11)
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Part 11 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we do a final inspection before winter. This is a big jump from the last video, because we do not do much beekeeping between early July and October. There is no honey flow in our area at that time, and the colonies are recovering strength from the split we did in late June. All we do in this period of time is p...
First Honey Harvest - Managing Overwintered Nucs (7/11)
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Part 7 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we do a small harvest of black locust honey. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Supering - Managing Overwintered Nucs (5/11)
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Part 5 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we add supers to the colonies Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Splitting - Managing Overwintered Nucs (9/11)
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Part 9 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we transfer the nuc into a deep. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Adding Second Deeps - Managing Overwintered Nucs (2/11)
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Part 2 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we add a second deep to the colony. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Equalizing Colonies - Managing Overwintered Nucs (3/11)
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Part 3 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we check the colonies to see if they need to be equalized. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Main Honey Harvest - Managing Overwintered Nucs (10/11)
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Part 10 of 11 on our series about how we manage our overwintered nucs. In this video we do our main honey harvest. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Splitting Colonies to make Overwintering Nucs - Our Process 2023
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Video taken June 10, 2023. In this video we quickly walk through our process of splitting colonies into nucs. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
Transferring a swarm into its permanent home - May 27, 2023
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In this video we transfer a swarm from a swarm trap into its permanent home. Visit our website: www.hiddenspringapiaries.com/
New contraption to help with moving splits - Setting up for the flow - May 6, 2023
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New contraption to help with moving splits - Setting up for the flow - May 6, 2023
Explosive Growth - Adding First Supers, Full Hive Inspections - April 14, 2023
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Explosive Growth - Adding First Supers, Full Hive Inspections - April 14, 2023
Moving Nucs into Deeps and (likely) Making a Mistake - April 7, 2023
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Moving Nucs into Deeps and (likely) Making a Mistake - April 7, 2023
Swarm Management - Box Reversals and Nuc Transfer - April 2, 2023
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Swarm Management - Box Reversals and Nuc Transfer - April 2, 2023
Inspections - On Your Marks, Get Set.... (3/26/2023)
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Inspections - On Your Marks, Get Set.... (3/26/2023)
Deadout Cleanup and Early Inspections - 2023
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Deadout Cleanup and Early Inspections - 2023
How Fast Can a 5 Frame Nuc Grow? - Apiary Update 2022
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How Fast Can a 5 Frame Nuc Grow? - Apiary Update 2022
Full Year of Hive Management - All Work Done on a Hive from Spring to Winter - 2021
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Full Year of Hive Management - All Work Done on a Hive from Spring to Winter - 2021
Honey Harvest 2021
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Honey Harvest 2021
Checking and Marking Queens in Our Nucs - July 4, 2021
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Checking and Marking Queens in Our Nucs - July 4, 2021
Our Process of Splitting Unproductive Colonies into Nucs for Overwintering - 2021
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Our Process of Splitting Unproductive Colonies into Nucs for Overwintering - 2021
Virgin Swarm Catch - Queen Spotted! - May 20 2021
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Virgin Swarm Catch - Queen Spotted! - May 20 2021
Apiary Update - Hive Deep Dive - Black Locust Honey! - May 22 2021
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Apiary Update - Hive Deep Dive - Black Locust Honey! - May 22 2021
We Messed Up - Swarm Recovery - May 22 2021
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We Messed Up - Swarm Recovery - May 22 2021
Honeybee Swarm Caught in a Swarm Trap - May 17, 2021 - Gentle Bees
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Honeybee Swarm Caught in a Swarm Trap - May 17, 2021 - Gentle Bees

Komentáře

  • @EndingSimple
    @EndingSimple Před 10 dny

    I assume you have to wait til dark before you get them all inside.

  • @onevalewa1131
    @onevalewa1131 Před 12 dny

    Wow. Thanks for sharing this magnificence

  • @ravingdog24
    @ravingdog24 Před 16 dny

    Do you have the swarm box full of frames?

  • @hoptoi
    @hoptoi Před 29 dny

    Amazing!

  • @user-fj2dc8gi7y
    @user-fj2dc8gi7y Před měsícem

    This exact thing happened to me on july 4, 2024. It happened just like in the video! It was incredible! Then on july 16, 2024 watched another trap catch one, start to finish. Very cool!

  • @Shakez76
    @Shakez76 Před 2 měsíci

    Incredible. Just built my first swarm trap. Really hoping to see something like this!

  • @jerrybrown8605
    @jerrybrown8605 Před 2 měsíci

    How far away from the swarm trap was the apiary? Thanks for the video.

  • @stevenparsons5553
    @stevenparsons5553 Před 2 měsíci

    Bees are just bloody awesome! I love just watching my hives seeing them come and go etc amazing little things!

  • @slavkochepasov8134
    @slavkochepasov8134 Před 3 měsíci

    10:17 How do you feed the bees in these 3 days of "waiting undisturbed"?

  • @rtxhoneybees
    @rtxhoneybees Před 3 měsíci

    Nice job explaining while the swarm was happening.

  • @tyrell_martin
    @tyrell_martin Před 3 měsíci

    Such an exciting time of year when the swarms are catching! Great vid! Love the bee facts.

  • @CO48
    @CO48 Před 3 měsíci

    Respect, respect 4 Bee Whisperer.

  • @ThePollaton
    @ThePollaton Před 3 měsíci

    When she stung you, because she removed her stinger, did that not hurt at all? Or a little? That was interesting to watch

  • @DerekCampbellIS
    @DerekCampbellIS Před 3 měsíci

    Super simple, super clear...thank you for sharing this. Just ordered our hive and expect to catch a swarm next spring. Thanks guys!

  • @LisaBaker-cb7bg
    @LisaBaker-cb7bg Před 3 měsíci

    Interesting watching the swarm from the beginning

  • @williamh.8590
    @williamh.8590 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! What's the weight of the trap before and after?

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 3 měsíci

      Good question, I'm not sure. My guess is the swarm weighed 10lb or so

    • @matthewmyers4500
      @matthewmyers4500 Před 3 měsíci

      You did a great job of explaining and sharing your swarm knowledge with us, thank you.

  • @Rach4729
    @Rach4729 Před 3 měsíci

    Incredible!

  • @BigHistoryBuff44
    @BigHistoryBuff44 Před 3 měsíci

    Seeing this process never seems to get old.

  • @amcc2531
    @amcc2531 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @valentinasaikouski1857
    @valentinasaikouski1857 Před 3 měsíci

    Very fascinating! Just couldn’t take my eyes of the screen ❤❤❤

  • @olduhfguy
    @olduhfguy Před 3 měsíci

    I wonder how your neighbors feel about this. I hope you have taken time to educate them !

  • @mistymountaintraveladventures

    Absolutely Amazing! Thanks for filming this and sharing it too!

  • @marcuspoe9353
    @marcuspoe9353 Před 4 měsíci

    nice footage bud, dont really get to catch it on vid often, seen it many time but you got it just right.

  • @ColesFarmNC
    @ColesFarmNC Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome video and thanks for sharing. You made that look too easy!

  • @CooperBees
    @CooperBees Před 4 měsíci

    Appreciate your videos!

  • @MHG796
    @MHG796 Před 4 měsíci

    Post more videos man!

  • @JohnStraussmusic
    @JohnStraussmusic Před 4 měsíci

    wow great video

  • @kdzetmeir
    @kdzetmeir Před 4 měsíci

    Trying to trap for the first time. Set out two traps in mid-March. Today (April 15th) I saw 5-6 bees checking out the trap, going inside and moving about the box. Hope they are the “scouts!” Great vid. Thanks guys!

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 4 měsíci

      Most swarms scout 2 days and move on the 3rd - maybe soon!

    • @kdzetmeir
      @kdzetmeir Před 4 měsíci

      @@HiddenSpringApiaries I think you’re right! I just went out, many bees going in and out, so I lifted the lid a lid and the frames are COVERED in bees! Last night we had thunderstorms all night so I guess I missed how they “beard up” on the outside of the trap. Do some swarms just move right in quickly?? YT won’t let me paste a pic..

  • @caz4523
    @caz4523 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome video...just caught my first swarm but did not get to see them move in...

  • @monicathoune4860
    @monicathoune4860 Před 5 měsíci

    So glad I found you! Great explanations and a pleasure to watch.

  • @robynhoode9211
    @robynhoode9211 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing🤗

  • @Swarmcommander
    @Swarmcommander Před 5 měsíci

    Have you ever tried Swarm Commander to bait your hives?

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 Před 5 měsíci

    There’s always something to do! I moved some colonies to a new out yard this evening. Thanks!

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @MsCatco
    @MsCatco Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this amazing video. So cool!!!

  • @KajunHomestead
    @KajunHomestead Před 5 měsíci

  • @KajunHomestead
    @KajunHomestead Před 5 měsíci

    👍👍👍

  • @KajunHomestead
    @KajunHomestead Před 5 měsíci

    GREAT LOOKING BEES

  • @stonkpuppets6393
    @stonkpuppets6393 Před 5 měsíci

    Your sound quality sucks

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 5 měsíci

      fair. relying on my phone's microphone leaves plenty to be desired.

  • @bookworm81151
    @bookworm81151 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!!! That was very cool to see a swam move in. I have my 1st swarm trap out and hoping for my first catch. Btw, the video itself with your narrative was outstanding. Thanks again.

  • @cinepost
    @cinepost Před 6 měsíci

    Swarm Commander or Lemon Grass oil?

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 6 měsíci

      Lemongrass oil is to swarm commander as a airsoft gun is to a bazooka. Swarm commander all the way

  • @gallowaylights
    @gallowaylights Před 6 měsíci

    Swell😊

  • @gallowaylights
    @gallowaylights Před 6 měsíci

    Wow!😊

  • @Flatfoot2282
    @Flatfoot2282 Před 6 měsíci

    How do you prevent or control cross-comb with no foundation? BTW, great video !

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 6 měsíci

      As long as they have one comb to copy off of, they almost always build perfect comb. Other than that, keeping the hive level.

  • @nickford5549
    @nickford5549 Před 6 měsíci

    These northern breeder need to stop lying with the nucs. An over wintered nuc has a late season queen making her in her prime come spring. Splitting your winter hives does not make a winter nuc!

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 6 měsíci

      Most of them make the origin of the bees clear in their advertisements. So long as you're truthful about what you're selling, sell whatever kind of nuc you want

  • @markw9281
    @markw9281 Před 6 měsíci

    leaving them in for three days is something I never thought of, but it makes perfect sense. That will be my new procedure from now on. Thanks for posting this; very helpful !

    • @HiddenSpringApiaries
      @HiddenSpringApiaries Před 6 měsíci

      Works great for most. Depending on weather we'll do 1 or 2 days sometimes, rain keeps them in too. The very large swarms (6+ frames of bees) need to be opened immediately or they'll suffocate themselves

  • @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po
    @NevadaBeeMan-nq3po Před 6 měsíci

    What do you use for a lure sir?

  • @donaldmccann3217
    @donaldmccann3217 Před 7 měsíci

    Was that 1x12

  • @donaldmccann3217
    @donaldmccann3217 Před 7 měsíci

    I like the color and awesome job bro

  • @raterus
    @raterus Před 7 měsíci

    I thought this was just going to be a time-lapse from the thumbnail, but no, you literally saw it coming, started filming and "experienced" a swarm like a boss. I'm jealous!